Looking ahead, the week beginning 3/21/05

Tuesday, Bucks.
Hopefully there isn't a let down for the Sonics after beating the Lakers in LA. The Sonics should get some more front court help by game time. They will have to get creative to beat the Bucks if Ray Allen can't play.
Sonics 101, Bucks 94
Thursday, Blazers.
They lost to Orlando, Orlando was without Francis and playing the back half of a back to back. Blazers will find a way to get a higher pick even if the Sonics play down to their level, still, Sonics get out on a run and hold a lead. The game is in Portland but the Sonics will feel right at home by getting up for a game against a team unraveling.
Sonics 98, Blazers 90
Friday, Knicks
Knicks are a less talented version of the Lakers (I'm being kind). They are playing better ball over the past month but I think they are overwhelmed by all that the Sonics can throw at them, even if some of those players are in street clothes. This is a physical game on the back half of a back to back. Tough game to call in some ways, none of them ending up with the Knicks winning.
Sonics 96, Knicks 91
Saturday, no game, Ray Allen Kingpin Classic. Will he bowl?
Sunday, Wizards
Likely the toughest game of the week happens after the Sonics get a little more health and Wilkins shows that he can defend the wing well enough to warrant some playing time. In some ways the Wizards remind me of the Sonics. They get up and down the floor as a team pretty well.
Sonics could lose this one, if not this one then the Tuesday game against the Griz (but that's another week).
I'll say the Sonics are healthy enough and suddenly deeper than they realized they were a week prior.
Sonics 103, Wizards 98.
That's 6 in a row since the Detroit loss and injury spree. Look out for the Griz, they'll end this streak (if there is one).